2008 Pontiac Solstice Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 23%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 550miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice, 23% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 550 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2008 Pontiac Solstice gxp. When the car has not been driven for a while and it is started.. The brakes do not work! I have almost rear ended other motorists before and I have almost backed my car out of my driveway into oncoming traffic because I have been unable to stop! Major safety problem!”
NHTSA complaint #10235229, filed 2008-07, 6,000 miles“My wife and I have had problems with the brakes on our 2008 Pontiac Solstice gxp turbo since purchasing it. Dealer has been unable to figure out problem. It is a serious safety issue from our perspective. In addition, the engine light continuously comes on and problem has not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10223267, filed 2008-04, 7 miles“The Solstice maintenance light on the dash comes on intermittently reading ESC service . With that the brake lights would come on and stay on without the brake pedal being pushed. After shutting the car off it would reset itself. Now, as soon as we start the car, the brake lights come on and are staying on withought the brake pedal being pushed and there is no ESC service light indication light illuminated. The brake pedal is high and hard to press. In addition we've experienced difficulty shutting off the cruise control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10736143, filed 2015-07, 23,400 miles“2008 Pontiac Solstice gxp brakes will not hold on cold starts and has been a problem since I purchased this car in 2007, however, the dealer has told me they haven't heard for the manufacturer regarding a brake problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10397402, filed 2011-04, 50 miles“On a trip 6/14/14 half way to my destination, there was a light on the instrument panel showing a car/lock symbol. I checked all doors, trunk and hood, all were closed. Appx. 10 miles later I felt the power suddenly stall. The speedometer, tachometer and gas gage were all going up and down. The fuel light came on and started a warning signal. All system lights were flashing on and off. I pulled over and waited for a few minutes. In about one minute the lock symbol came on again. As I proceeded the same gauges started to go crazy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10638702, filed 2014-09, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
99 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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